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February 2

Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it'

Owner of Thornton Distilling Company in Illinois uncovered a loaded, century-old pistol sealed inside an underground limestone well. It's believed to date to the Al Capone era.

January 23

Twin Cities museums slam their doors Friday as they take sides in 'ICE-Out' strike

Twin Cities museums join statewide shutdown Friday in opposition to ICE enforcement policies, closing to support immigrant communities across the region.

January 22

Dolly Parton fans can now book stays at her upcoming hotel in Nashville

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville is now taking reservations for its summer 2026 opening. The music-themed property features a variety of venues.

January 22

Stunning remnant from Thomas Jefferson's favorite wine, plus Victorian children's scribbles found in dig

Victorian children's marbles and a school tablet with handwriting were discovered by archaeologists in London, revealing fascinating details about the East End's history.

January 21

World's most famous museum slams doors to visitors as employee revolt continues

The Louvre museum closed to tourists Monday due to employee strikes over pay and working conditions that have been disrupting operations since last summer.

January 17

Construction crews find remnants of devastating 18th-century fires beneath iconic American city

French Quarter artifacts from the Fire of 1788 and the Fire of 1794 were discovered during a $9 million water main project on St. Peter Street in New Orleans.

January 17

America's 250th anniversary sparks travel rush as experts issue urgent booking warning

America's 250th anniversary celebrations feature historic destinations nationwide, offering numerous family-friendly events. AAA recommends booking early for 2026.

January 11

Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text

Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait, removes impeachment text after president calls museums "woke" and threatens funding cuts in sweeping review.

January 8

Landmark coin tied to legendary ruler preserved for nation after detectorist's lucky discovery

Scotland's oldest known coin has been uncovered by a detectorist near Edinburgh, a 900-year-old artifact bearing the image of King David I from the 12th century.

January 7

Metal detectorist finds Scotland's oldest coin, dating back 900 years

A metal detectorist near Edinburgh has uncovered what experts say is the oldest Scottish coin ever found. The 900-year-old coin dates to the 12th century and bears the image of King David I.